JIG, PARS
Report
- Report Number
- 1220246-2025-02594
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- June 20, 2025
- Date of Event
- May 30, 2025
- Report Date
- September 8, 2025
- Manufacturer
- ARTHREX, INC.
- Product Code
- LXH
- UDI-DI
- 00888867048621
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- CA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- 501
Narratives
INVESTIGATION IS IN PROCESS. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED UPON AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: G3, H3, H6. ONE UNPACKAGED AR-8860J JIG, BATCH NUMBER 012432 WAS RECEIVED FOR INVESTIGATION. VISUAL INSPECTION NOTED WEAR AND TEAR ALONG THE BODY: DISCOLORATION, FADING, AND CHIPPING. ADDITIONALLY, THE THREADS HAD DAMAGE/NICKS, WHICH ARE ALL LIKELY RELATED TO THE COMPLAINT ALLEGATION. THE MOST LIKELY CAUSE OF THE REPORTED FAILURE CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO WEAR AND TEAR, WHICH RESULTS FROM EXCESSIVE STRESS ON A DEVICE THAT HAS NATURALLY DETERIORATED OVER TIME DUE TO NORMAL USAGE AND AGING. THE COMPLAINT ALLEGATION IS CONFIRMED.
ON 05/30/2025, IT WAS REPORTED BY A SALES REPRESENTATIVE VIA (B)(4) THAT AN AR-8860J JIG, PARS ALIGNMENT WAS OFF. THIS WAS DISCOVERED DURING THE CASE WITH NO PATIENT HARM.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1670921 | JIG, PARS | ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURG INSTR | LXH | ARTHREX, INC. | JIG, PARS | 012432 | 00888867048621 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown |